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Innovation helps Modern Apprentices retain self esteem

Construction industry learning provider Esteem Training made the most of technology during the pandemic to ensure Modern Apprentices were successful. The firm also started a partnership with the Scottish Refugee Council to attract assessors from more diverse backgrounds.

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Young carer Lara helping herself through a Foundation Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare provided young carer Lara Henderson with excellent grounding to begin studying for her degree in psychology.

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Foundation Apprenticeship put Nathan on road to success

Highland teenager Nathan MacDonald is on track for a career in mechanics thanks to a successful apprenticeship he took at school that led to a job with Inverness Kart Raceway.

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BAE Naval Ships Graduate Apprentice Craig sailing through engineering career

A Graduate Apprenticeship has enabled a Lanarkshire engineer to climb the career ladder in shipbuilding and get a degree at the same time.

Graduate Apprentice Of The Year Meg Scott

Civil Engineer Meg is streets ahead on Graduate Apprenticeship

Civil engineer Meg Scott chose a Graduate Apprenticeship after deciding the traditional university route wasn't for her. Now Elgin born Meg is helping make the world a greener place while inspiring the next generation of engineers.

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Emily counts apprenticeships as key to accountancy career

The apprenticeship path has helped Emily Greig pursue her dream career of accountancy while saving to buy for her first home.

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Apprenticeship gave Sarah chance to put down roots in Shetland

Thanks to a Modern Apprenticeship Sarah Sandison has been able to fulfil her dream of staying in her home of Shetland to work, learn and earn.

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Apprentice Viktoryia engineers innovative green solutions for her business

Aircraft engineer Viktoryia Parkhamovich is flying high in her apprenticeship in her efforts to fight climate change.

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Graduate Apprenticeship leads to lifelong skills for Supta

A Graduate Apprenticeship in IT Business Management has developed new skills for Supta Das, boosted her confidence and even inspired her colleagues.

Mercer Robyn Urcia

Graduate Apprenticeship provides a First for Robyn – and her employer

Robyn Urcia has become the first employee to complete a Graduate Apprenticeship at power company Mersen, topping it off with a First in her degree.